Our journey proceeded with intermittent rests, a stark contrast to the previous expedition, when my father hurriedly brought me home without stopping. This time, however, we took breaks as per my father's orders, and I refrained from complaining. Days passed, bringing us closer to the palace. We only had to traverse a forest before reaching the city, where Angrelan's palace stood. Memories of my previous visit flooded my mind, and I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. But amidst our journey, the carriage abruptly halted due to the horses' restlessness and noise.
“Could there be something wrong, your highness?” Lady Trinity said as she pulled the curtain aside and looked through the windows. But when she did that, I immediately pulled her away. Her eyes widened when an arrow shot fro
